Excalibur ##75
Marvel Comics • Excalibur Vol. 1
Writer
Scott Lobdell
Interior Artist
Ken Lashley
Cover Artist
Ken Lashley
Publication Date
March 1994
Cover Variant
Hologram/Foil Wrap-around Cover
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Fatal Attractions tie-in. Rachel Summers (Phoenix) battles the entity known as the Sentinel from the future. The story focuses on the departure of Phoenix from the team and her sacrifice to save Captain Britain.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Visible silvering/edge wear along the right-hand side of the cover. Minor spine ticks and slight blunting on the bottom-right corner. The hologram foil shows typical light surface scuffing common for 90s gimmick covers.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15 | Graded (9.8): $60 - $85
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in similar condition have sold for $6-$12. 9.8 graded copies occasionally reach $90 in peak market conditions.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless for sentimental reasons. The cost of grading (approx $35+) exceeds the raw market value, and the current estimated grade (approx 7.5) would not yield a significant return on investment.
Notable Features
Deluxe hologram foil cover. Key story arc concluding Rachel Summers' time with the Excalibur team. Features Nightcrawler, Shadowcat, and Captain Britain. Direct Edition UPC present.
Authentication Notes
Genuine 1994 Marvel publication. The prism-foil effect is consistent with the era's manufacturing standards. No signs of restoration or counterfeiting.